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The Trident 660 enters the middleweight roadster category with an exciting all new motorcycle, designed to deliver three significant advantages. From its unique triple engine performance advantage, to its class-leading technology and handling, and its incredibly competitive price, the Trident 660 introduces a whole new dimension to a new generation of Triumph riders. A whole new dimension of fun, performance and style Jo... Read the full story

As Brexit looms, Amazon is starting the process of separating UK and EU sales from 14 November. UK shoppers buying gifts from EU sites and British traders selling to Europe face potential increased costs and confusion, warns the international shipping expert ParcelHero. The international e-commerce giant Amazon has hastened its Brexit bail-out by confirming that traders will no longer be able to remove stock across the EU and UK border from 14 November. Amazon has just announced re... Read the full story

Meaningful Paths launches a tool kit for people working from home for their personal and family well-being and relationship health. https://www.meaningfulpaths.com/courses/work-from-home-wellness/ Read the full story

30% expect the price of green hydrogen to fall by 2025 New prototype for a hydrogen-powered car than can be manufactured for €15,000 Average vehicle purchase price in Germany currently €33,580 Germany leads the way in Europe with 86 hydrogen filling stations, though infrastructure still needs to catch up Latest research findings: everyone could have hydrogen filling stations in their basement in the future Airbus to launch CO2-neutral H2 aircraft fleet by 2035 As... Read the full story

Rimac Automobili is continuing its crash-test programme for the all-electric C_Two hypercar ahead of global homologation tests and start of production in 2021. A video of the latest crash-testing can be found here: https://youtu.be/SbcYOQgBhU8 Since it was first showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018, Rimac Automobili’s engineers – part of a team of more than 800 in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia – have been making the C_Two a production reality, delivering on every promise of its pe... Read the full story

CSR Accreditation are delighted to announce the next CSR Training Course online. 6 hour long modules over 6 weeks. Jan 14 - Feb 18 at 11am. Become a Social Responsibility Enabler for your organisation in 2021. The future shape of business will be measured in both social and financial value. This course will help your organisation to become sustainable and profitable. Book now: https://csr-accreditation.co.uk/csr-training-course-online/ Use this early bird code to get a 15% discount:... Read the full story

Snappy Shopper, the online app for shoppers to place orders with local convenience stores, has just appointed Pamela McLaren as its new Marketing Controller. Launched in Dundee in 2019, Snappy Shopper is becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the convenience sector. It’s fast approaching 40 employees and having grown from a handful of stores in 2019, Snappy Shopper is now available in 500 stores across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Snappy Shop... Read the full story

Over-the-counter medicines set for sales growth says DCS Group DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor, is helping discounters, high street retailers and pharmacies drive more sales in over-the-counter (OTC) medicines by providing impartial advice in its fourth category insight webinar. The OTC medicines webinar took place on 21 October 2020 where 30 of DCS Group’s retail, wholesale and discount customers gained insight and propositions to best meet new shopper needs... Read the full story

Meaningful Paths launches a free course to help people find values, meaning and their purpose in life. There is no email signup obligation and the course is open to anyone to help them increase their well-being and find more direction in life. The course can be found via this link: https://www.meaningfulpaths.com/courses/free-meaning-course/ Read the full story

Up to 40 % lighter thanks to flowforming and forging technology 19, 20, 22 or even 23 inches? The trend for large rims continues and is further fueled by the SUV boom. After all, they have to be in proportion to the vehicle’s increased dimensions and nicely filled wheel arches do look extremely good. For technical reasons, however, low unsprung masses are desirable, as this benefits agility and handling. One solution to this dilemma is provided by the up to 40 % lighter High Perform... Read the full story

HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR FAVOURITE CELEBRITY CARS Auto Trader’s on-site tool, Stars and Their Cars, reveals how drivers can get their hands on their favourite celebrities’ cars for a fraction of the cost Drivers can get Jamie Oliver’s Range Rover from £633 per month, Harry Kane’s Jaguar F-Pace for £558 per month or Victoria Beckham’s Range Rover Evoque for £466 a month From Victoria Beckham’s Range Rover Evoque to Stormzy’s Mercedes G-Wagon, c... Read the full story

Fowlers Triumph crowned Bonneville Build-Off custom champion Four additional judges’ awards revealed Winners announced on Facebook Premiere Fowlers Triumph has scooped the Public Choice Award in this year’s Bonneville Build-Off Challenge with their striking entry, the VE Day Commemorative Bike. In addition to the public vote, Triumph brought together four passionate and inspiring ambassadors to present their own distinctive awards, celebrating design, paint & custom... Read the full story

AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. Useful for leisure and self-driving journeys, and also as a commercial taxi service, the dual mode transformation vehicle can go from driving to flying mode with the click of a button. The fifth generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1500’ AGL flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia this week. The model safely achieved two full airport... Read the full story

International not-for-profit collaboration founded on a free and open-source self-driving platform confirms significant momentum in its first three months of operation > Completely re-structured code release to enhance community collaboration > Significant community growth with 24 independent developers and 12 organisations > First round of Technical Steering meetings in 2020 establish functional working groups, stack architecture principles, contribution guidelines and the... Read the full story

Kia holds critical design review for next-generation military vehicles Developing a standard platform for 2.5- and 5-ton military vehicles, with prototyping to begin within this year Open-top all-terrain vehicle (ATV) under development based on Mohave SUV bare chassis Kia conducts advanced research to apply new technologies to military vehicles, including EV platform, autonomous driving and hydrogen fuel cell technologies Kia aims to expand purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business with... Read the full story

James Hall & Co., SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, has launched a brand new forecourt site near Bury in Lancashire. SPAR Tottington forms part of the wholesaler’s company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, and is the company’s second brand new store to open in the last four weeks. Once a used car showroom, SPAR Tottington now offers a 2,900 sq ft store SPAR store with a Graham Eyes butchery counter, Clayton Park Deli, Cheeky Coffee offering and Tango Ice Blast... Read the full story

WITH WINTER FAST APPROACHING, IT’S IMPORTANT TO PICK THE RIGHT TYRES TO STAY ON THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE LAW AND TACKLE THE TRICKIER DRIVING CONDITIONS AHEAD. Burton upon Trent, 27 October 2020_ – What to do: choose a set of all season tyres that last all year, or go for full winter tyres? That’s a question many drivers are asking themselves right now especially in countries that have legislation around winter tyres. There’s no simple answer, but the key lies in understanding exactl... Read the full story

FREAKS OF NATURE PARTNER WITH COGNOSCO TO EXPAND THEIR FOODSERVICE OFFERING Expert makers of plant-based, free-from, vegan desserts, Freaks of Nature, have expanded their award-winning product offering currently available in all major grocery retailers into the foodservice market. By partnering with food service and convenience food marketing specialists Cognosco, Freaks of Nature’s desserts will now be available in restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafes, garden centres and from contract cater... Read the full story

PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 27th October 2020 ICONIC BRITISH TX ELECTRIC TAXI ARRIVES IN EGYPT • The world's most advanced taxi and premium shuttle launches in Egypt • Offering an unrivalled passenger experience with first class space and accessibility • Abou Ghaly Motors officially appointed as LEVC’s Egyptian importer • London EV Company increases its global green mobility footprint Ansty, 27th October 2020: LEVC (London Electric Veh... Read the full story

With Black Friday on the horizon, Virginia Rizzi, head of affiliate marketing at Glass Digital, shares some tips for how to improve your affiliate strategy ahead of one of 2020's biggest retail events. Black Friday is one of the biggest retail days in the calendar. However, like most aspects of 2020, it's not immune to the effect COVID-19 is having on the economy, with forecasts predicting a shrink in spending of around a quarter when compared to 2019 (Wunderman Thompson). While this is... Read the full story

ParcelHero says Brits are likely to spend £39.41bn online this Christmas as online spending outstrips High Street sales for the first time. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says that online sales are set to overtake spending in physical stores for the first time this Christmas as Brits brace for a Covid Christmas. In Christmas 2019, Britain’s shoppers spent over £78bn on Christmas presents and food. ParcelHero says we look set to spend around the same amount again this year... Read the full story

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sale of Holland’s of Milford, a community convenience store located in the beautiful seaside village of Milford on Sea, Hampshire. Situated just south of the New Forest National Park, the traditional village offers a rich history dating back to the 11th century, when it was established as a Saxon settlement. The store is situated on the High Street, close to the village green and a range of other shops, restaurants,... Read the full story

How to be a greener driver and save money on fuel Simple things like removing your roof rack can help improve your carbon footprint and save you cash on fuel Allowing your car warm up before driving is wasting time – and energy! Drive at 70mph and you’ll use up to 9 percent more than at 60mph, and up to 15% more than at 50mph. Pushing it up to 80mph can use up to 25 percent more fuel than at 70mph. As more UK cities get set for Clean Air Zones in 2021 and Ford Fiesta di... Read the full story

All week (26 October to 1 November) roads policing units are undertaking Operation Drive Insured, which will see enhanced enforcement activity to reduce the level of uninsured vehicles on UK roads. Uninsured and untraced drivers cause nearly one in every five road traffic collisions and push up insurance costs for law-abiding motorists. MIB (Motor Insurers’ Bureau) which compensates victims of uninsured drivers has seen claims fall 26% since 2016, however there are concerns the economi... Read the full story

These Lorinser features were available for Michael Jordan’s Merc in the 90s Basketball star Michael Jordan’s generously appointed Mercedes S600 coupé recently sold for more than 170,000 euros at an auction – despite a rather high mileage. In addition to the celebrity bonus, the luxury car from 1996 features several extras from Sportservice Lorinser. The German vehicle tuner explains the “accessories” that top athletes, successful actors and industrialists were able to order... Read the full story

Won Kyu Kang will oversee advanced design planning and future design strategy for Kia Motors Kia Motors strengthens design capabilities to capitalize on new opportunities in electrification and mobility (SEOUL) October 26, 2020 – Kia Motors Corporation has appointed Won Kyu Kang as Vice President and Head of the Kia Design Innovation Group. Starting in his new role in November, Mr. Kang will be based at the brand’s design headquarters, Kia Design Center in Namyang, Korea and w... Read the full story

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has secured a new lease on a vacant takeaway unit on South Street in Eastwood, Nottingham, on behalf of the freeholder. Having stood vacant for a number of years, the previous owners approached Christie & Co at the start of 2020, seeking to re-let the property. Prior to becoming vacant, the unit was a successful takeaway business with accommodation above and parking to the front and side. The new lease has been secured by Wasseem Ahkta... Read the full story

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses. It is often our thoughts and beliefs of an event that cause our emotions to change and not the actual event itself. Meaningful Paths teaches people meaning, emotional intelligence and resilience. From this you can become a happier individual, use that new found optimism to help your local c... Read the full story

We might be contemplating our current situation and life right at this moment in time. Once we begin to understand our motivation for change and the stages of taking action we can begin to understand where we are on our steps for change. What we often believe makes us happy may not be true for ourselves. We often pursue happiness when in reality it is healthier for us to build a world of positive constructs for positive emotions to flow and also change our way of thinking for change. The... Read the full story

The Family Business Network and Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) are collaborating on several exciting new initiatives in their mutual work to support the family business sector. Since its inception in 2014, The Family Business Network has established relationships with key organisations that similarly support the needs of the family business community, creating opportunities for learning and development. Sue Howorth, Co-Director of The Family Business Network said, “Over... Read the full story

Carsofthefuture.co.uk has been named a Zenzic CAM Creator in recognition of its work providing news and views about driverless vehicles in the UK. Bringing together government, industry and academia, Zenzic is tasked with establishing the UK as a world leader in self-driving. Its newly updated UK Connected and Automated Mobility Roadmap to 2030 tracks progress against core deliverables including regulation, safety, public understanding and high-value jobs. Carsofthefuture.co.u... Read the full story

Sharing and Capitalizing on Positive Events With increased levels of uncertainty and anxiety due to the pandemic it can result in a downward spiral of cognitive negative thinking. This can result in a concept called the downward spiral theory based on the work of Barbara Fredrickson. Once we fall into this negative spiral it can result in cognitive narrowing which results in increased negative self-talk, criticism of oneself and reduced creative thinking. It is incredibly import... Read the full story

FISKER INC. TO ESTABLISH EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS IN MUNICH, OCEAN SUV PROGRAM ADVANCING TOWARDS FIRST GATEWAY Company advancing sales, distribution and marketing plans for the European launch of the Fisker Ocean SUV, projected for Q4 2022 ‘Matrix’ European HQ to be located in Munich, Germany Fisker Ocean SUV program advances towards the first engineering gateway following rapid formation of engineering cooperation team with Magna International (Magna) LOS ANGELE... Read the full story

Liverpool BA has been working in partnership with Robin Road to develop an app featuring client businesses and organisations from across Merseyside, Manchester and the NW. The app is now up and running and provides information on the latest products and services being offered along with up to date news and insights. Being featured on the app is a great way for a business to differentiate themselves from other businesses in the same area or sector, and allows them to highlight their industr... Read the full story

Startup MyAutoData introduces vehicle reader and digital assistants for trip and mobility data Munich, 23 October 2020: Data sovereignty rethought. The MAUD (MyAutoData) mobility data platform offers car drivers three options: Earn money with their own vehicle data, use a marketplace to access attractive offers relating to cars and manage their data securely in one single place. MAUD is now expanding its range of services and offers an additional premium version, and car enthusiasts can no... Read the full story

Revealed: 5 differences between the car-buying choices of women and men WOMEN LEAD online car purchasing up to £8,000 and typically spend £2,700 less than men when they buy a car, according to figures released by the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk. Women also choose a wider range of car body styles than men, according to analysis of more than 3,000 purchases this year. Analysts at BuyaCar.co.uk also found that women in the 18 to 24 age bracket are the most likely... Read the full story

ONS retail figures show retail’s fight-back continued in September, with significant online pre-ordering of new games consoles pointing the way to an online Christmas, says the home delivery specialist ParcelHero. Today’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for September showed the much-heralded resurgence in retail sales continued as overall spending rose 3.4% YOY. Online sales had the biggest growth again YOY, up 53%. Leading the online charge were department... Read the full story

FISKER INC. SET TO REVEAL PRODUCTION OCEAN SUV AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW, MAY 2021 LOS ANGELES (Oct. 23, 2020) – Fisker Inc. (Fisker) – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced that it is set to reveal the production version of the Fisker Ocean, its all-electric SUV, at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fisker recently announced a strategic cooperation with... Read the full story

Frank Stephenson is back with his latest YouTube series – “Frank’s Dream Garage”. In this series you will see Frank discuss some of his favourite car designs of all time, analysing them first hand, before sketching his interoperation of them. In the first episode of this series, Frank travelled to E-Type UK to talk about a car that has made a lasting impact on him ever since he laid eyes on it as a kid in the streets of Cassablanca – the Series 1 FHC Jaguar E-Type. Read the full story

SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 22, 2020 – In its first-ever virtual State of the Port Address, co-hosts Griff Lynch and Will McKnight took the Georgia Ports Authority’s online audience for an on-terminal view of infrastructure advancements the Authority is making to accommodate record container growth. Lynch, GPA executive director, also highlighted nearly 9 million square feet of industrial construction now under way in Savannah’s private market. “We appreciate the decisions... Read the full story

SPAR redesigns its premium gin and introduces The Harmonist range SPAR has redesigned its own label premium gin range with the new SPAR Rhubarb and Ginger Gin bottles launching in SPAR stores (today) 22 October 2020. The new label highlights the liquids key premium cues bringing them in line with the market. The SPAR Original London Dry Gin will follow suit in the New Year. ‘The Harmonist’ brand is the new name chosen for the range which signifies the harmony of the ten bo... Read the full story

TORSUS PRAETORIAN SCHOOL BUS revealed as the most extreme school bus in the world Most challenging school runs in the harshest environments around the world can be completed in comfort and safety with PRAETORIAN SCHOOL BUS SCHOOL BUS features heavy-duty off-road features from standard PRAETORIAN, boasting raised ride height with huge ground clearance, 4x4 drive and rugged uprated tyres Specially adapted seats covered with protective coating made to rigorous TORSUS standards Large pass... Read the full story

All-new fully electric crossover road-car based motorsport series, SuperCharge, unveiled today ahead of planned launch in 2022 Series calendar targeting eight events across Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and USA, pitting 16 top-class drivers against each other SuperCharge heralds new take on environmental and financially sustainable motorsport Next-generation road-car based race cars, called SC01, will boast 500kW/670bhp of power from the battery and hit 100km/h in just 2.5 s... Read the full story

Cost-effective state-of-the-art HPI-450 inverter aimed at growing market for low volume, high performance electric vehicles from hypercars to electrified classics HPI-450 meets ASIL-D functional safety level off-the-shelf and boasts outstanding power density Lightweight and highly efficient with switching frequencies of up to 20kHz, HPI-450 maximises not just battery power transfer but motor speed and control Engineered and manufactured in the UK at Equipmake’s Snetterton facility... Read the full story

President Trump is lagging in most polls, but he came from behind to win in 2016. If he snatches victory, the UK international courier Parcelhero says UK businesses might prosper under his pro-Brexit stance or be hit by an escalating trade war with China, further protectionist tariffs and partial privatisation of the US postal service. President Donald Trump is behind in most election polls by around 10%. That doesn’t mean, however, that he’s sure to lose the US election in two we... Read the full story

Indian automotive aftermarket set to come face-to-face at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi in April 2021 As the automotive sector gears up to get back on track with shifting consumer trends, the 2021 edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi will be the first meeting point for “face-to-face networking” to revive trade discussions. With a view to create a stronger business impact, Messe Frankfurt India together with Auto Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA) have announced that the 5th edit... Read the full story

Ben extends its services to support automotive people who face job losses Automotive charity, Ben, is now providing support to industry people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has seen a 52% increase in requests for support from April-September this year, which shows the impact that Covid-19 has had on the health and wellbeing of automotive industry people. In response to the challenges being faced by the industry, Ben has extended its service... Read the full story

THE OUTLIERMAN LAUNCHES ALL-NEW LIMITED-EDITION JAGUAR E-TYPE AND PORSCHE 356 T-SHIRTS FOR ITS PORTRAIT COLLECTION Bologna-based, The Outlierman, has launched all-new limited-edition t-shirts for its Portrait Collection Incorporating iconic designs from the Portrait Collection, including the Jaguar E-Type and Porsche 356, these t-shirts were created following popular customer demand Made of 100% Lisle Cotton Yarn for comfort, each t-shirt features a characteristic art portrait pri... Read the full story

DEVASTATING VAN THEFT SETS TRADIES BACK £264 MILLION A YEAR Tool theft costs tradespeople £5,584 on average Following a van break-in, the average tradie is unable to work for 30 days, costing them £5,982 in missed jobs 89% of trade professionals say their van insurance didn’t cover the full cost of stolen tools DESPITE BEING arguably some of the most hardworking professionals in the UK, Britain’s tradespeople are having to fight for their income, as van theft is dep... Read the full story

Although it is not possible to hold the Halton and Warrington Business Fair in-person event this year (due to COVID-19 restrictions), Liverpool BA will be replicating some of the networking and business support elements in an online format. The Halton and Warrington Business Fair Digital Day is taking place on Thursday 12 November and this will provide a range of opportunities (free and paid options) where businesses can connect, network and promote their products and services. As many bu... Read the full story